atc98092

Considering what prices are still at for Q5 TDIs, I'm not sure there's been a hit on depreciation/value. I would have much preferred a TDI, but I couldn't find anything at all available without spending over $40k. And that's used.

the_duke

I would have to agree. We've been thinking of replacing our '04 A6 and would love to replace it with a TDI but they are still holding their value. Oh well. The old A6 still get's the job done.

hitchens97

Part of the issue here is that there's very little inventory of TDIs because people don't want to sell before a settlement. My fear is that if there is say here's $2K, a software fix, that there could be a glut which would depress sale price.

canon_mutant

So . . . where's my SQ7 with the supercharged and turbocharged V8 TDI at damn it! I'll buy one tomorrow . . .

I've been commenting from time to time all along that the 3.0 should not require much to fix and so now we are pissed that . . . it should not require much to fix?

I am personally thrilled that we are not going to get a vehicle we love yanked out from under us. I put the Bluespark tuner on and went to Dallas and back a couple weeks ago, had a high speed skirmish with a Caddy CTS [nice car BTW] and a BMW X6 M on the way down and with 6-7 cars coming home, talking 100-120mph for 15-20 miles down and 30-40 miles coming home [very light traffic] and still averaged 35mpg for the trip. I absolutely LOVE this technology on these type vehicles.

Party at my house . . .

fujinator

+1 (or even the SQ5+ TDI )

A6forMoi

With enhanced performance over the Q5 TDI because of better software cheats!

A6forMoi

If the restitution is a percentage of value, why should it be a higher percentage for 3.0s? The value is higher so the compensation is higher.

Sigq5

I am very interested in your experience with theBluespark tuner, and would appreciate clarification to these items:
1- is this like a Malone tune?
2- Has your car passed emissions inspection?
3- Verify that this is for a 3.0 TDI
Thx

canon_mutant

The Bluespark tuner is for the 3.0TDI. I have the Pro+Boost model which has more options. I have not looked in a while to see what they are calling it now?
I am not familiar with the Malone tune.
I have not had an emissions test with the tuner on nor with it off for that matter here in Kansas.

It took a full second off 0-60 in my Cayenne [7.2 to 6.2] but 0-60 in 5.8 in the Q5 [which is only better by .7 but I believe on par with the SQ5 ~ noticeable!] and light throttle mileage actually improves. Though you certainly notice the extra torque, you really notice how much harder it pulls when extra HP matters. When you hit about 3rd where the stock tune HP starts to fall on its face, the motor continues to pull strong. Still not as good as an actual "remap tune" but easily installed/removed and the best $400 I've spent. I tried C6, D9, and E8 [was told E8 is more US variant friendly] and E8 pulled the hardest but had a tad more diesel clatter and off idle light throttle exacerbation to turbo lag that I didn't care for. So, bottom line, I need a few more runs and experimentation in the Q5 before I can make an official recommendation. Since my health isn't good, I am not sure how quickly that will happen?

Let's take any further on this offline so we don't hi-jack this thread.

metta

The hearing scheduled for tomorrow has been moved to December 16.

U.S. judge delays court hearing on Volkswagen 3.0-liter diesels | Reuters

Happy Holidays!